# William Bayldon Public School

William Bayldon Public School is a NSW government primary school in Sawtell, New South Wales, Australia.

- **Sector**: NSW government school
- **Type**: Primary School
- **Gender**: Co-ed
- **Year levels**: Kindergarten to Year 6
- **Enrolments**: 159 (2025)
- **Address**: Lyons Rd, Sawtell NSW 2452
- **Phone**: (02) 6658 2676
- **Website**: https://bayldon-p.schools.nsw.gov.au
- **Email**: bayldon-p.school@det.nsw.edu.au
- **ACARA AGE ID**: 54673
- **Established**: 1992-04-01

## About

William Bayldon Public School is a dynamic and inclusive primary school located in the Bongil Bongil community, catering to students from Kindergarten to Year 6. With an enrolment of 198, 35% of whom are Aboriginal students, the school celebrates diversity and offers an educational environment where all learners are valued and supported. The school features a well-equipped Support Unit, accommodating 25 students with disabilities, and has recently established a Multi Categorical class to assist students with special needs, including mental health issues. 

Emphasising literacy and numeracy, particularly in the early years, William Bayldon Public School has been a 'KidsMatter' school for four years, implementing this program across the entire school. The community's commitment to health is evident as the school is accredited as Sunsafe and recognised as a 'Live Life Well' and 'Crunch and Sip' school. 

The school's vision highlights a focus on fostering a learning atmosphere that encourages collaboration, respectful relationships, and inclusivity. With strong connections to local preschools and partner primary schools, the school emphasises the importance of community integration in education. The faculty excels in differentiating instruction to cater to individual learning needs, ensuring that every child can achieve their personal best through high-quality teaching practices. William Bayldon Public School strives to provide a comprehensive education that nurtures growth, creativity, and a sense of belonging for all students.

## Mission

We are a dynamic and inclusive school where collaboration with our community is the cornerstone of our success. Our students and staff are committed to the school values - Respect, Responsibility, Cooperation and Learner.

Motto: "Creating Our Future"

## Enrolment history

| Year | Enrolments |
| --- | --- |
| 2025 | 159 |
| 2024 | 153 |
| 2023 | 160 |
| 2022 | 175 |
| 2021 | 183 |
| 2020 | 186 |
| 2019 | 202 |
| 2018 | 217 |
| 2017 | 197 |
| 2016 | 196 |
| 2015 | 193 |
| 2014 | 214 |
| 2013 | 228 |
| 2012 | 206 |
| 2011 | 176 |
| 2010 | 197 |
| 2009 | 206 |
| 2008 | 231 |

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Source: SchoolAtlas (https://www.schoolatlas.com.au/schools/54673-william-bayldon-public-school), compiled from ACARA and NSW Department of Education data, reference year 2025. SchoolAtlas does not rank schools.